Deputy Manager - Permanent - Full TimeID: 304682Job Specialism: CollegeLocation: StreatleySalary: £30,141 per annumClosing Date: Friday, 13th March 2026Sense has an exciting opportunity for an Deputy Manager to join our fantastic College team. This will be a full time, permanent position working work at our College in Streatley.As the Deputy Manager you will be responsible for overseeing the adult social care provision, this involves working with the staff team to deliver a range of activities both within the center and in the community. The successful candidate will work with the Education Services Manager to ensure that the training, development and management of staff effectively reflects the needs of the service and ensuring at all times that the service is compliant with its statutory requirements.Key ResponsibilitiesTo support the manager in providing line management support to a team of staff by:Conducting regular supervisions (in line with KPI frequency) where performance is assessed, managed and developedConducting regular team meetings where service progress and person centeredness is assessed, managed and developedMaintaining a team of appropriately trained staff to meet the needs of each individual using the serviceTo support the manager in maintaining appropriate levels of staff to meet the needs of the individuals in the service by:Planning and managing a rotaManaging the impact of absenceInducting new startersEnsuring the safeguarding of individuals in our care by adhering to our policies and procedures, acting on concerns raised, and reporting as required.Ensuring that staff are trained and competent in line with policies and procedures.To support the manager to identify needs and outcomes for each individual who uses the service by:Conducting or commissioning appropriate assessmentsEnsuring that statutory services have conducted appropriate assessmentsConducting person centred reviews at appropriate intervals, engaging the necessary partnersTranslating recommendations into action by designing and delivering support plansActively engaging families and external professionals where appropriateAbout YouA full UK license and use of your own vehicle is essential.A minimum of Level 2 in Maths and EnglishProven experience of supervising and line managing staff in accordance with policy and legislation.A good understanding of Safeguarding.A clean licence and own car is essential for the post.Experience with writing care plans and has a good understanding of person-centred planning and approachesAbout SenseWe believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life. Sense is proud to be a disability confident leader.Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.Working at Sense gives you a wide range of benefits including:24 days’ holiday + bank holidays; increasing with length of serviceFree DBS CheckFree leadership and management development (such as our award winning Growing Stronger Leaders Together programme)Free access to over 100 online and face to face training including the care certificate.On-going development opportunitiesFlexible working and family friendly policiesEmployee referral schemeHealth and well-being supportPension SchemeDiscount schemeTo applyPlease use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the job description and person specification before applying.Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.If you require any further assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team on 0121 415 6735 or recruitment@sense.org.ukSense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependent on the nature of the role.For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. For more information please visit: https://www.sense.org.uk/jobs/equality-diversity-and-inclusion-in-recruitment/#HighPrecise Location: Keech Hospice Care, Great Bramingham Lane, Streatley, Greater London, LU3 3NT, United Kingdom
